Cedar Ridge Camping Resort, Bloomington, Indiana

After leaving Oregonia, Ohio we headed to Cedar Ridge Camping Resort in Bloomington, Indiana.

Here's the motorhome after setup at the campsite.

The clubhouse featured a nice barbecue patio.

There were a few choices to make at the resort such as outdoor pool...

or indoor pool?

The resort entry featured a nice security guard shack.

Cabins are available for rent to resort members.

Marlon admires what he sees.

Chatfield and Sammy were satisfied with this campground.

For more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/july/cedar-ridge-camping/ .

To be continued...

Coney Island, Cincinnati, Ohio

Next we headed over the Kentucky border.

Then we headed back over the Ohio border.

We landed at one of America's oldest amusement parks, Coney Island.

Not to be confused with Brooklyn's Coney Island, this park opened in 1886 on the shores of the Ohio River.

We waited in line while guests enjoyed the Ferris Wheel.

The 120-year old park has been ravaged by flooding many times during its history, but has always managed to rise from the water.

The largest flood in its history occurred in 1937.

This is not a pretty picture.

Visitors to the current Coney Island can be entertained by three different live shows daily. Here we are Stuck in the 80's.

The Python is one of several thrill rides still running at the park.

Back to the show for Island Beats.

Funhouse mirrors make Marlon believe he has lost a lot of weight...

and Doug look much taller.

Get a peek inside the circus in Under the Big Top.

Watch this video of Coney Island.

After leaving Coney Island, we drove across the "Big Mac Bridge".

Near the Olive Branch Campground in Oregonia we came across the Caesar Creek Gorge.

For more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/july/taft-museum-police-/ pictures 79-150.

To be continued...

Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum

Next we headed to The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum.

Entering visitors are greeted by what appears to be a stuffed police dog named Handsome who was found as an abandoned puppy and spent 14 years assisting the Cincinnati Police.

Displays include those showing a wide variety of guns used throughout the history of the department...

samples of the uniforms worn throughout the years...

different styles of handcuffs used to restrain the bad guys...

old police station communications equipment...

and lie detection equipment.

This 1965 Harley Davidson Electra Glide was used by the police department of nearby Newport, Kentucky.

Visitors can also learn about notorious criminals in Ohio history such as "Pretty Boy" Floyd and "Machine Gun" Kelly.

For more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/july/taft-museum-police-/ pictures 46-78.

To be continued...